Is Eastlake High School a good school?

Yes! Eastlake High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7 th of 437 Washington high schools.

How many students attend Eastlake High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,367 students attended Eastlake High School.

What is the racial makeup of Eastlake High School?

Students at Eastlake High School are 44% White, 39% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Eastlake High School?

Eastlake High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Elementary : Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary Elementary : Emily Dickinson Elementary Elementary : Louisa May Alcott Elementary Elementary : Margaret Mead Elementary Elementary : Rachel Carson Elementary Elementary : Samantha Smith Elementary Middle : Evergreen Middle School Middle : Inglewood Middle School

Eastlake High School

Summary:

Eastlake High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Sammamish, Washington, part of the highly-ranked Lake Washington School District. With a student population of 2,349, Eastlake consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, placing 4th out of 442 schools in 2022-2023 and 7th out of 437 schools in 2023-2024, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastlake High School's exceptional academic performance is evident across key metrics. The school maintains a 97.9% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate ranging from 0.3% to 3.4% over the past 5 years. Students at Eastlake consistently outperform their peers at the district and state levels in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 89.03% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 66.2% statewide. Eastlake's strong performance extends to diverse student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Skyline High School and schools in the Bellevue School District, Eastlake High School's academic outcomes are generally stronger. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.48% to 6.34% over the past 3 years, suggests a relatively affluent student population. As the school's racial demographics continue to evolve, with a decrease in white students and an increase in Asian students, it will be important to monitor the impact on Eastlake's programs and support systems to ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 228th NE
Sammamish, WA 98074-7209

(425) 936-1500

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 437 Washington High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,065

Feeder schools for Eastlake High School:

Elementary:	Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
	Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary
	Emily Dickinson Elementary
	Louisa May Alcott Elementary
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	Margaret Mead Elementary
	Rachel Carson Elementary
	Samantha Smith Elementary
Middle:	Evergreen Middle School
	Inglewood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 2,367

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

Asian:

39.1%

Hispanic:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastlake High School ranks better than 98.4% of high schools in Washington. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eastlake High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Eastlake High School has the largest high school student body size in the Lake Washington School District. Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), Asian (39.1%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastlake High School is 21.2. 7 high schools in the Lake Washington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Eastlake High School employs 111.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastlake High School is $17,065. 7 high schools in the Lake Washington School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eastlake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastlake High School 7^th of 437 Washington public high schools. (See Eastlake High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eastlake High School

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Rank History for all students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	96.05	7^th	390	98.2%
2005	94.94	8^th	394	98.0%
2006	92.70	11^th	395	97.2%
2007	89.10	17^th	399	95.7%
2008	91.56	10^th	396	97.5%
2009	88.75	15^th	402	96.3%
2010	92.91	10^th	423	97.6%
2011	78.08	29^th	440	93.4%
2012	77.29	34^th	450	92.4%
2013	79.63	26^th	454	94.3%
2016	90.43	11^th	306	96.4%
2017	89.25	8^th	301	97.3%
2018	86.95	24^th	315	92.4%
2019	97.25	7^th	417	98.3%
2021	98.04	4^th	455	99.1%
2022	96.79	7^th	434	98.4%
2023	98.26	4^th	442	99.1%
2024	97.28	7^th	437	98.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2021	92.05	5^th	195	97.4%
2022	85.04	22^nd	179	87.7%
2023	93.76	7^th	166	95.8%
2024	92.82	8^th	161	95.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	67.45	20^th	69	71.0%
2021	88.76	4^th	102	96.1%
2022	99.31	3^rd	70	95.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.43	8^th	139	94.2%
2019	99.85	2^nd	128	98.4%
2021	87.62	6^th	212	97.2%
2022	76.18	21^st	130	83.8%
2023	94.26	9^th	110	91.8%
2024	90.38	8^th	110	92.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	30.12	180^th	227	20.7%
2019	86.45	22^nd	344	93.6%
2021	88.74	17^th	392	95.7%
2022	92.63	12^th	370	96.8%
2023	95.88	10^th	362	97.2%
2024	90.78	18^th	356	94.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.88	24^th	243	90.1%
2019	96.55	6^th	358	98.3%
2021	98.33	3^rd	390	99.2%
2022	95.87	9^th	368	97.6%
2023	97.70	4^th	357	98.9%
2024	96.88	8^th	347	97.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	87.41	14^th	254	94.5%
2019	97.76	5^th	355	98.6%
2021	97.66	4^th	395	99.0%
2022	96.88	5^th	363	98.6%
2023	98.62	4^th	358	98.9%
2024	97.00	8^th	362	97.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	77.12	18^th	87	79.3%
2019	88.00	14^th	121	88.4%
2021	93.83	3^rd	136	97.8%
2022	91.81	8^th	124	93.5%
2023	94.42	4^th	118	96.6%
2024	92.04	6^th	113	94.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	93.08	5^th	156	96.8%
2019	98.11	2^nd	241	99.2%
2021	97.88	3^rd	278	98.9%
2022	99.05	2^nd	261	99.2%
2023	99.01	4^th	249	98.4%
2024	97.56	2^nd	248	99.2%

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Rank History for White students at Eastlake High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	82.68	25^th	222	88.7%
2019	95.83	5^th	382	98.7%
2021	96.11	6^th	413	98.5%
2022	92.80	14^th	390	96.4%
2023	95.02	8^th	379	97.9%
2024	91.47	21^st	374	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Review counts

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by a parent
Saturday, December 9, 2017

With 2 kids having attended EHS, our overall experience has been extremely negative. The EHS staff have not been effective, especially VP Todd Apple (completely worthless with absolutely terrible judgement), and Laura Dean, the worst teacher our family has ever come across...she has frequently discriminated against a special needs student and fosters a highly negative environment. Her classroom is often described as "prison, with an inflexible, closed-minded dictator who does not seem to care about her students. Their athletic
trainer, Maria, is highly vindictive and petty when anyone questions her actions. She is overly emotional and is more concerned with CYA activities rather than doing what is best for the student-athletes. She is very controlling with awful judgment. She has inexplicably "ruled" against the treatment recommendations of highly respected, well-educated and much more experienced doctors, which seems absurd to me.

Overall, a school with major leadership problems. A staff overhaul is much-needed and long overdue. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eastlake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	695	6	31	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	751
1995	1083	10	44	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1996	1083	10	44	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	1176
1997	1134	13	50	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	1243
1998	1116	15	52	30	6	n/a	n/a	0	1219
1999	1081	10	63	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	1182
2000	1118	10	62	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1216
2001	1166	9	69	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	1274
2002	1174	15	85	27	12	n/a	n/a	0	1313
2003	1174	15	85	27	12	n/a	n/a	0	1313
2004	1127	15	85	30	10	n/a	n/a	0	1267
2005	1151	17	83	26	4	n/a	n/a	4	1285
2006	1178	21	102	27	2	n/a	n/a	4	1334
2007	1171	19	113	24	3	n/a	n/a	6	1336
2008	1123	28	136	27	5	n/a	n/a	11	1330
2009	1107	22	141	39	10	n/a	n/a	12	1331
2010	1099	29	150	45	7	n/a	n/a	19	1349
2011	1097	26	144	58	6	2	10	0	1343
2012	1020	21	141	62	6	0	31	0	1281
2013	1253	19	183	111	10	0	44	0	1620
2014	1228	18	173	114	7	1	63	0	1604
2015	1220	15	176	114	6	4	87	0	1622
2016	1230	20	202	115	5	3	105	0	1680
2017	1245	17	263	130	5	4	119	0	1783
2018	1238	16	342	142	4	4	125	0	1871
2019	1217	15	441	162	4	2	128	0	1969
2020	1265	17	554	168	2	1	144	0	2151
2021	1251	28	630	171	3	1	146	3	2233
2022	1215	32	732	164	4	0	144	11	2302
2023	1104	41	854	173	3	2	157	15	2349
2024	1045	32	925	195	5	3	149	13	2367

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eastlake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	751	31.6	23.8	n/a
1995	1176	49.1	24.0	n/a
1996	1176	49.1	24.0	n/a
1997	1243	51.1	24.3	n/a
1998	1219	52.0	23.4	n/a
1999	1182	50.9	23.2	n/a
2000	1216	50.9	23.9	n/a
2001	1274	51.9	24.5	n/a
2002	1313	55.7	23.6	n/a
2003	1313	55.7	23.6	n/a
2004	1267	56.0	22.6	n/a
2005	1285	55.5	23.2	0
2006	1334	57.3	23.3	0
2007	1336	58.9	22.7	0
2008	1330	59.5	22.4	0
2009	1331	59.7	22.3	n/a
2010	1349	60.6	22.2	n/a
2011	1343	59.9	22.3	3.9
2012	1281	58.1	22.0	5.5
2013	1620	73.6	21.9	5.6
2014	1604	n/a	n/a	5.5
2015	1622	77.0	21.0	6.3
2016	1680	78.0	21.5	5.2
2017	1783	81.9	21.7	5
2018	1871	87.0	21.4	4
2019	1969	98.4	20.0	4.1
2020	2151	107.4	20.0	2.8
2021	2233	106.5	20.9	3.5
2022	2302	113.8	20.2	3.5
2023	2349	110.3	21.2	6.3
2024	2367	111.3	21.2	5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eastlake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	751	31.6	23.8	n/a
1995	1176	49.1	24.0	n/a
1996	1176	49.1	24.0	n/a
1997	1243	51.1	24.3	n/a
1998	1219	52.0	23.4	n/a
1999	1182	50.9	23.2	n/a
2000	1216	50.9	23.9	n/a
2001	1274	51.9	24.5	n/a
2002	1313	55.7	23.6	n/a
2003	1313	55.7	23.6	n/a
2004	1267	56.0	22.6	n/a
2005	1285	55.5	23.2	0
2006	1334	57.3	23.3	0
2007	1336	58.9	22.7	0
2008	1330	59.5	22.4	0
2009	1331	59.7	22.3	n/a
2010	1349	60.6	22.2	n/a
2011	1343	59.9	22.3	3.9
2012	1281	58.1	22.0	5.5
2013	1620	73.6	21.9	5.6
2014	1604	n/a	n/a	5.5
2015	1622	77.0	21.0	6.3
2016	1680	78.0	21.5	5.2
2017	1783	81.9	21.7	5
2018	1871	87.0	21.4	4
2019	1969	98.4	20.0	4.1
2020	2151	107.4	20.0	2.8
2021	2233	106.5	20.9	3.5
2022	2302	113.8	20.2	3.5
2023	2349	110.3	21.2	6.3
2024	2367	111.3	21.2	5.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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